Welcome to Lewes Area Music Centre Musical activities for school children and young people eastsussex.gov.uk/music
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Welcome to Lewes Area Music Centre Area Music Centres (AMCs) support pupils who are already learning an instrument and provide opportunities to play in groups, bands and orchestras. There are choirs too, for those who love to sing. The Centres offer a fun and sociable environment where learning is accelerated with the support of expert tutors. A wide range of activities take place on Saturday mornings and weekday evenings after school, and concerts take place throughout the year so that our young musicians can grow in confidence and discover the thrill of live performance. Malcolm Warnes Area Manager, Lewes JOINING AN area MUSIC CENTRE What DOES IT COST? School age children are welcome to become members of our AMCs and access the groups, bands and choirs appropriate to their experience and age, together with tuition on their chosen instruments. They also have access to a great social atmosphere away from the pressures of the normal school day. The termly fee is 69.00. This allows pupils to join as many appropriate AMC activities as they wish. A 5.00 registration fee is payable for pupils not currently registered with East Sussex Music. Assistance with fees is available to families in receipt of certain benefits (please refer to the application form online for details). Applications should be made online at eastsussex.gov.uk/music 2
Choirs Singing is fun and is a central activity at Music Centres. LEWes AREA MUSIC centre CHOIR (from Year 3) Saturday mornings 10.00 11.00am For those who wish to join an AMC choir only, the termly fee is 38.00. For GUITARISTS SNAZZY STRINGS GUITAR GROUP For students who have at least one year s experience on the classical guitar. For STRING PLAYERS VIOLIN, viola, CELLO & bass GROUPS Saturday mornings These groups are for children in their first few years of learning. They enrich and develop the skills they are learning in their weekly lessons. As well as learning music of different styles, these groups help to reinforce technical points, such as posture and bow holds. TELEMann ORCHESTRA Telemann Orchestra gives pupils their first experience of playing as a string orchestra, but also allows them to keep working as small sectional groups. They perform a wide variety of music from classical to film and popular style, with a focus on sight-reading and ensemble playing. SATURDAY STRUMMERS intermediate GUITAR ensemble Saturday mornings 10.00 11.00am For students who have been playing the classical guitar for two to three years. DON T FRET ADVANCED guitar ENSEMBle Saturday mornings 11.15am 12.15 This group is for players who are Grade 3 or above and have been playing for four to five years. TELEMANN VIOLAS Gives violinists the opportunity to try viola and play with the Telemann Orchestra. HANDEL STRING ORCHESTRA Fridays 4.30 6.00pm Performing Arts Centre The orchestra plays in a wide range of styles, from Baroque to contemporary. Entry is by audition for pupils of Grade 4 standard. It s fantastic to see so many brass players all together, the sound blew me away! 3
For keyboard, Wind, Brass & PERCUSSIONISTS the keys This keyboard ensemble enables keyboard players to play and experience a wide variety of styles from rock and pop to more traditional pieces arranged for keyboard. This is a mixed ability class. TUTTI FLUTTI FLUTE GROUP This group provides a fun way to build on skills learnt in lessons. Learn to play in a group and develop performance skills. For beginners to Grade 2 level. CLASSIC FLUTES Saturday mornings 11.15am 12.15 An advanced flute choir for pupils of Grade 5 standard or above. Students are given the opportunity to try-out piccolo, alto and bass flutes, and play a wide variety of pieces written specifically for flute choir. JUNIOR WoodWind GROUP This woodwind group invites pupils who play clarinet, oboe, saxophone and bassoon. They play rounds and popular pieces in a wide range of styles. ADVANCED WoodWind ensemble Saturday mornings 11.15am 12.15 This ensemble caters for clarinet and saxophone pupils from Grade 5 standard and above. Students are given many performing opportunities with the music centre and nationally. BRASS ROOTS ENSEMBLE This is a fantastic chance to play as part of an ensemble. For brass players from Grade 1 to Grade 4 standard. SAMBA BAND Saturday mornings 11.15am 12.15 Being part of a Samba Band will encourage an even stronger sense of pulse and rhythm for musicians and improves confidence when performing. Pupils from age 8 are welcome to join. LEWes Junior Wind Band Saturday mornings 10.00 11.00am This band provides pupils with an opportunity to play with other instruments playing a wide range of repertoire. For pupils of Grade 2-4 standard. LEWes YOUTH CONCERT Band Wednesdays 6.00 7.30pm Performing Arts Centre Pupils explore the vast and exciting repertoire of Concert Band music ranging from popular to rock arrangements as well as more traditional styles. Players should be approximately Grade 4 standard or above. LAMC JAZZ Mondays 5.15 6.15pm Performing Arts Centre Incorporating wind, brass, percussion, piano, guitar and voice, LamC Jazz plays Funky Jazz, Blues, Swing and Latin styles using pop charts and jazz standards. This band provides a great opportunity to play by ear and students are encouraged to develop improvising skills. Pupils of Grade 5 and above are welcome. 4
THEORY OF MUSIC Understanding the theory of music is vital for anyone who aspires to become a fully rounded musician. Theory is essential in understanding musical structure and enhances the reading and interpretation of music. GENERAL THEORY CLASS Pupils have the choice of attending; Saturday 11.15am 12.15 Wednesday 4.30 5.30pm Performing Arts Centre This course is suitable for pupils who are approaching Grade 4-5 on their instruments. Passing Grade 5 Theory gives GCSE musicians a distinct advantage and is essential for those who wish to go on to study music at A Level. Parents and carers of AMC pupils are welcome and encouraged to observe lessons. It is especially helpful for parents of younger pupils to attend sessions as this can help increase the effectiveness of home practice. UNLESS INDICATED, the VENUE FOR ALL activities IS: Priory School, Mountfield Road Lewes BN7 2xd A few classes are held at the Performing Arts Centre, Mountfield Road, Lewes BN7 2XH Wider AREA ENSEMBles These groups draw their membership from more than one Area Music Centre area. They meet for weekly rehearsals during term-time. South Downs Percussion Ensemble Wednesdays 5.15 6.30pm Performing Arts Centre The members of SDPE rehearse and perform on a huge array of percussion instruments in a range of styles from around the world which aims to extend students technical skill and musical flexibility. They perform regularly in concerts throughout the county and are developing a strong reputation for engaging and exhilarating performances. If you play drum kit/percussion and are Grade 6 standard or above, why not apply? South Downs Youth Orchestra Friday 6.00 8.30pm Priory School This orchestra sets itself the challenge to perform great music of the classical repertoire. They have performed overtures by Beethoven, Dvorak, and Mendelssohn, and symphonies by such composers as Schubert, Dvorak, Tchaikovsky, and Shostakovitch. They have also performed the film music from Star Wars, and Mission Impossible and Harry Potter. The orchestra is committed to performing new music, and frequently play music written for the orchestra by local composers. They perform throughout East Sussex, and have played at the Royal Albert Hall and St John s Smith Square in London. The orchestra benefits from a team of tutors who give their time and experience to working with the orchestra at rehearsals on Friday evenings. Auditions take place throughout the year. If you play an orchestral instrument and are Grade 6 standard or above, why not apply? Apply online for SDYO and SDPE at eastsussex.gov.uk/music Some of our courses require an audition for entry, and our staff would be delighted to discuss this with you and advise which group(s) would be appropriate for your child. Please telephone Irene Shilling on 01273 336787 or email music@eastsussex.gov.uk
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Contact us East Sussex Music Performing Arts Centre Mountfield Road Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2xh Email: music@eastsussex.gov.uk WEBsite: eastsussex.gov.uk/music Lewes Area Music Centre direct line: 01273 336789 General enquiries: 01273 336770 (9.00am 4.30pm) Monday to Friday, term time only Please note that administrative staff are only available during term time and the office is closed during school holidays. Follow us on: Facebook: eastsussexmusic twitter: @eastsussexmusic #esccmusic Applications should be made online at eastsussex.gov.uk/music June 2016-17 032